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Overview of LoWPAN A simple low cost wireless network of devices that have limited power and relaxed throughput requirements. Conforms to IEEE 802.15.4-2003 Typical usages of LoWPAN networks are – Networking transducers (sensing & actuation, eg. smart sensors – Such usages may need in network processing) Networking simple controls (home controls) Networking complex controls (light & switch & motion sensor) Standards based Phy and MAC exist for LoWPAN networks viz., IEEE802.15.4 and *possibly* IEEE802.15.3 Topologies that are commonplace today include – star, mesh, and combinations of star and mesh Today LoWPAN’s are already becoming a reality LoWPAN - A different *beast* of networks compared to traditional networks ! |